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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.61, 14,310.93 and 5,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.61, 14,310.93 and 5,893.77 is: 8,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.61 : 14,310.93 = 5,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.61/14,310.93 = 5,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.61x = 14,310.93 × 5,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.61x = 84,345,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345,300.44/10,370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.11

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